Standard Chartered venture arm to Raise $250M for 2026 Crypto Fund
Standard Chartered’s venture arm is preparing to launch a $250 million cryptocurrency investment fund in 2026, signaling growing institutional appetite for digital assets.
Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures plans to raise $250 million worth of capital to open an investment fund focused on digital assets in the financial services sector, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing operating partner Gautam Jain.
Set to launch in 2026, the fund will be backed by investors in the Middle East, with a focus on global investment opportunities, Jain told Bloomberg.
SC Ventures’ plan follows a wave of corporate treasury firms building long-term accumulation strategies, adding to expectations that more institutional inflows could enter the crypto market…
